kiddie pool

Shallow backyard basin

A kiddie pool is a small, shallow pool for young children to splash and play in, typically inflatable or molded plastic and set up in a backyard during warm weather.

The water is only a few inches deep: The kids spent all afternoon in the kiddie pool.

Also called a wading pool or paddling pool (British).

design

inflatable

Expandable by air

fillable · foldable · vinyl · blow-up · collapsible · round · colorful · lightweight · affordable · disposable

play

splashing

Liquid striking noisily

  • wadingTraversing shallow water on foot
  • paddlingStroking water with blades
  • playtimeRecreation period for children

fun · laughter · games · backyard · summer · sprinkler · giggles · frolic · outdoor · patio

safety

shallow

Without much depth

floaties · fenced · ankle-deep · slip-resistant · watchful · enclosed · gentle · calm · beginner · low-risk

toys

rubber-duck

Squeezable bath toy

noodles

Categories
Opposites
size and depth

kiddie pooldeep end

Pool's lowest-floor area

diving pool · swimming pool · lap pool · infinity pool · deep water

formality and permanence

kiddie poolnatatorium

Indoor swimming facility

aquatic center · public pool · hotel pool

Family

kid, pool, childish, pools, swimming pool, kiddie, kiddies, kiddy, wading pool

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G